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Rissa's Haven Animal rescue in Kansas City, MO

Rissa's Haven was founded after I rescued a little pitbull who had been used as a bait dog. She was just a baby and only lived to be 2 years old but the time she was in our lives we will always be grateful for. We have a passion for the bully breeds and as you will see most of our adoptable dogs are bullies. Our other passion is senior dogs who tend to have a hard time finding homes due to their age. If you are looking to adopt a new pet please consider a Pitty or a senior dog!
We work daily to educate people on the misconception of the Pitbull breed. They are extremely loving, loyal dogs who have been given a very unfair wrap. We strive to adopt to people who want to help end this stigma and show the world what that it bad owners are to blame not the breed!

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Kansas City, MO 64109
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Adoptable pets at Rissa's Haven

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We'll also keep you updated on Mackenzie's adoption status with email updates.
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Mackenzie

Beagle/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Puppy
Kansas City, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Buttercup's adoption status with email updates.
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Buttercup

Collie/Rottweiler

Female, Puppy
Kansas City, MO
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Franklin

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Kansas City, MO

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We will do long distance adoptions as long as we can find someone in your area to do a home visit.

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Pets at shelters & rescues near Rissa's Haven

Puppy's Playpen

5205 W. 95th St.,
Overland Park, KS 66207

Mid America Bully Breed Rescue

P.O. Box 410233,
Kansas City, MO 64141

Old Drum Animal Shelter

37 SW 101 Rd,
Warrensburg, MO 64093

We'll also keep you updated on Kona's adoption status with email updates.
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Kona

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 11 yrs 4 mos
Spring Hill, KS
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Humble

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult
Kansas City, MO
We'll also keep you updated on JOLENE's adoption status with email updates.
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JOLENE

Boxer

Female, 2 yrs 4 mos
Olathe, KS
We'll also keep you updated on Nori's adoption status with email updates.
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Nori

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Adult
Kansas City, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Norma's adoption status with email updates.
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Norma

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Rayville, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Kaydeen's adoption status with email updates.
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Kaydeen

Domestic Shorthair/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Adult
Kansas City, MO

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